Sawan 2023: 7 Foods To Avoid During Sattvik Fasting
By Shireya Goswami
July 10, 2023
Avoiding these tamasic and rajasic ingredients during the holy month of Sawan can help you stick to your sattvik fast better. Here’s what you need to know.
Onions
Onions are believed to possess tamasic properties in Ayurvedic traditions, which are associated with inertia and negativity.
Garlic
Garlic is considered tamasic and known for its pungent flavor and is believed to produce heat in the body.
Non-Vegetarian Food
Meat, fish, and eggs are commonly avoided during the Sawan fast to promote spiritual purity and compassion.
Common Grains
Most people choose to avoid grains like wheat, rice, and oats during the Sawan fast and eat millets instead.
Common Salt
Regular table salt, also known as common salt, is replaced with rock salt (sendha namak) during the Sawan fast.
Fermented Foods
Fermented foods like idli, dosa, and pickles are typically avoided during the Sawan fast.
Pungent Spices
Spices like mustard seeds, red chillies and asafoetida (hing) are often avoided during fasting due to their strong flavors and aromas.
